I’m a wedding planner who eloped and I don’t regret it at all
At first, I was thinking of inviting family, friends, out-of-town relatives — you know, the typical thoughts that run through some people’s head after a proposal. Then, I had a totally unexpected idea. Why don’t we elope? I was at the time of my life where I didn’t care to spend a ton of money on a wedding and I had no desire to. But what do my wedding planning couples think now?
Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement?
My partner and I want to elope, but he’s not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn’t allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead?
Dips to toasts: 9 things your wedding photographer NEEDS to know before your wedding
After photographing 200+ weddings, I have a pretty good gauge on what is likely to happen on most wedding days… but there are times when details don’t get shared with me before hand, and I get caught off guard. I want to make sure I catch the surprise Star Wars entrance, the singing toast from the best man, and all the meticulously crafted DIY details.
This in mind, here are 9 important things to share with YOUR wedding photographer, before your wedding…
Couples boudoir? Yes it’s a Thing, and it’s badass
Boudoir photos have been around for ages. We’re all familiar with the photo of the woman, scantily clad, face turned over her shoulder with the signature lip bite.
Before you think me, or any other couples boudoir photographer for that matter, will force you to don some lacy lingerie for your couples boudoir shoot, let’s crumple that thought up and torch it — unless you want to wear lacy lingerie, then by all means, we can turn the heat up in our studio so you don’t get cold. But I’ll be honest: couples boudoir is a little different from regular boudoir.
7 questions to help you create a super personalized wedding ceremony
There’s not much guidance for thinking about the ceremony itself. What even is a wedding? What’s it for? And how do you go about planning the part of your wedding where you actually get married? Having guided a lot of couples — not to mention my fiancée — through the process of planning a wedding, here are my top seven questions to get you going on a personalized wedding ceremony that reflects your relationship…
Insider bridal salon tips from a stealth Offbeat Bride working in the field
I work at a bridal salon. As an Offbeat Bride myself, I’d like to say that I work in one of the cool, mom-and-pop boutiques that specifically cater to offbeat weddings, but no. I work in a bastion of Wedding Industrial Complex influence. But I do work with Offbeat Brides every day and I have picked up some traditional bridal salon tips to help you navigate them. Here’s how you can survive (and maybe even thrive)…